Looseskin blenny
📖 Overview
Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 23. Body with 5 irregular bands that extend to the dorsal fin; large specimens irregularly banded and mottled .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Looseskin blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: known only from Saldanha Bay to East London in South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius capito | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Looseskin blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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